# FAA incident reports: Cessna 180C A list on [Cessna 180C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 59 reports - [Accident 20220803013989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220803013989A.md): Cessna 180C · Healy, AK · Aug 3, 2022 · N9211T · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he arrived at dissused, remote landing strip. He stated he landed a little fast and bounced on touch down. He determind that he was running out of runway and he applied too much brake. The aircraft nosed over and came to rest upside down on the… - [Accident 20210704012619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210704012619A.md): Cessna 180C · Ogden, UT · Jul 4, 2021 · N9193T · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after landing on runway 35 he was instructed by air traffic control to exit the runway at taxiway alpha. As he exited the runway with possibly too much speed and upon applying brakes the aircraft began to ground loop. The left wing… - [Accident 20200825013749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200825013749A.md): Cessna 180C · Givens Hot Spri, ID · Aug 25, 2020 · N334SC · Substantial damage > The pilot performed a normal run-up at the end of runway 30. He lowered the flaps to 20 degrees and began the take-off run. He pushed forward on the yoke and raised the tailwheel. Just as the tailwheel lifted off the runway the aircraft veered to the left.… - [Accident 20200705007549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200705007549A.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Jul 5, 2020 · N9185T · Substantial damage > Pilot departed redshirt lake and stated conditions on takeoff were choppy but departure was uneventful. Upon landing at Lake Hood (palh) pilot states a normal approach and touchdown. During landing roll in water the aircraft aggressively fliped over to the… - [Accident 20190904012559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190904012559A.md): Cessna 180C · Lancaster, TX · Sep 4, 2019 · N9250T · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed runway 13 at lnc aircraft went off runway and flipped over - [Incident 20180918019129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180918019129I.md): Cessna 180C · Twin Falls, ID · Sep 18, 2018 · N334SC · No damage > A private pilot, PIC of the Cessna 180C N334SC, landed from a non-filed VFR flight to the Twin Falls airport for a personal fly-in breakfast on 09/18/2018 at approx. 0920 local. The PIC stated that ATC asked if he could accept a land short and taxi off the… - [Accident 20160905015929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160905015929A.md): Cessna 180C · Clemson, SC · Sep 5, 2016 · N451SW · Substantial damage > On 09/05/2016 1730 z time aircraft N451SW a CE-180 ran off the side of the runway during attempted takeoff at Clemson, SC (ceu) with 1 POB, no injuries and no reported damage. 01/17/17 Additional information: upon arrival at the site substantial damage to the… - [Accident 20160703010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160703010389A.md): Cessna 180C · Nome, AK · Jul 3, 2016 · N9203T · Substantial damage > PIC was on final approach to runway 21 at city field Nome Alaska at approximately 50 feet AGL and 70 mph with a 28 knot quartering head wind. The aircraft dropped drastically, without warning, causing the propeller to strike barricade positioned… - [Accident 20100924049439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100924049439A.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Sep 24, 2010 · N180BS · Substantial damage > The pilot in command mismanaged the flight controls, which resulted in loss of roll control during a critical phase of flight; rotation. As a result the left wing contacted the water surface, thereby inducing sufficient drag to cause the aircraft to rotate… - [Incident 20100808047949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100808047949I.md): Cessna 180C · Eagle River, WI · Aug 8, 2010 · N98DF · Minor damage > Aircraft flipped over while attempting a water landing on Eagle River lake in mild weather conditions. Pilot reported aircraft configured for water landing. Pilot reported normal water landing cockpit landing gear indications and aircraft performance… - [Accident 20070411004219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070411004219A.md): Cessna 180C · Santa Fe, NM · Apr 11, 2007 · N9253T · Substantial damage > (-23) On April 11, 2007 at 0745 hours most, a Cessna 180C, N9253T registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] came to rest on the nose after encountering a ground loop during a crosswind takeoff. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a… - [Incident 20070222008079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070222008079I.md): Cessna 180C · New Orleans, LA · Feb 22, 2007 · N757DJ · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot stated that he came in a little high and fast on his landing approach and resulted in a hard landing. The aircraft tipped onto its nose and the left wing tip struck the ground. The aircraft came to rest in a grassy area parallel to the runway.… - [Accident 20050910024869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050910024869A.md): Cessna 180C · Igiugug, AK · Sep 10, 2005 · N9254T · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 10, 2005, about 1300 hrs Cessna 180C, N9254T sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during an off airport emergency landing. 30 miles east-southeast of igiugig, Alaska under VFR conditions. Pilot and passenger smelled smoke and… - [Accident 20030722018479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030722018479A.md): Cessna 180C · Tonto Basin, AZ · Jul 22, 2003 · N767RK · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot (alone) took-off from his property (1000' dirt strip) in a downwind attitude, at an elevation of 2580' (MSL), and an OAT of approx. 100 degree f. the a/c remained in ground effect until the pilot attempted to pull back on the yoke and… - [Incident 20020829023739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020829023739I.md): Cessna 180C · Mebane, NC · Aug 29, 2002 · N280JP > (-23) Aircraft lost power during take-off. Pilot landed on us interstate I-85/I-40. No damage to aircraft. No injuries to pilot or passenger. - [Accident 20010601010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010601010999A.md): Cessna 180C · Faribanks, AK · Jun 1, 2001 · N9311T · No damage > (-23)On a personal flight from iksgiza lake to fai, pilot reported that his engine lost power. Pilto landed safely with substantail damage to the aircraft in the tundra 20.4 miles west of fairbanks, Alaska. It was noted by FAA inspectors at the scene of the… - [Accident 20010403009839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010403009839A.md): Cessna 180C · Oro Valley, AZ · Apr 3, 2001 · N21394 · No damage > (-23) See pilot narrative (attached) engine runup on 5-21-01 ran ok. I reviewed the logbooks and found an annual insp. Was done on 6-23-00 both airframe and engine. Talked to pilot, he has no explanation for cause of accident. - [Incident 19970929034589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970929034589I.md): Cessna 180C · Columbus, OH · Sep 29, 1997 · N9207T · Minor damage > Narrative: taxi to runway 27L, heading estimate 090 degree, blinded by rising sun, observed stopped aircraft on taxiway, abrupt brake application with wind 240 degrees at 10 KTS allowed aircraft to tip forward coming to rest on propeller spinner and front… - [Accident 19960307005829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960307005829A.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Mar 7, 1996 · N9211T · Substantial damage > Wheel equipped plane exited runway into snowbank after sliding on icy runway after landing. Advised of patchy ice. - [Accident 19951217041519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951217041519A.md): Cessna 180C · Patoka, IN · Dec 17, 1995 · N9379T · Substantial damage > Swerved on takeoff left quartering tailwind. Lifted and settled. Ran off end. Hit cement wall other prior stopping. (-23) with left quartering tailwind, airman lost directional control with passenger on board. Rather than aborting on more than adequate… - [Incident 19940716033849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940716033849I.md): Cessna 180C · Grand Junction, CO · Jul 16, 1994 · N9236T · Minor damage > Narrative: on July 16, 1994 at 0900, a Cessna 185, operated by david a younger, was taxiing west on the taxiway at Walker Field, Grand Junction, CO in order to reach the end of runway 11 for takeoff. Also, taxiing on the same taxiway and in front of Mr.… - [Incident 19930922035959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930922035959I.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Sep 22, 1993 · N9211T · Minor damage > Engine compartment fire on second attempt to start engine. Found hole in fuel hose from gascolator to carburetor. - [Incident 19930416012909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930416012909I.md): Cessna 180C · Lodge, SC · Apr 16, 1993 · N9206T · Minor damage > Landing was made on a Private farm airstrip. Wet sod strip. Aircraft nosed over. - [Accident 19920314010509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920314010509A.md): Cessna 180C · Clarence Center, NY · Mar 14, 1992 · N7019 · Substantial damage > Pumped skis down after takeoff. Noted ski tips low. Right ski dug in compacted runway landing. Nosed over. - [Accident 19910921045309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910921045309A.md): Cessna 180C · Vestal, NY · Sep 21, 1991 · N4110 · Substantial damage > Engine backfired,lost partial power,struck ditch and overturned in a field landing. Carb icing conditions favorable - [Accident 19910904040729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910904040729A.md): Cessna 180 · Bethel, AK · Sep 4, 1991 · N243P · Substantial damage > Wind shift on takeoff. Noted poor acceleration but continued. Lifted,settled into tundra on shore. Nosed over. - [Accident 19910802034299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910802034299A.md): Cessna 180C · Eveleth, MN · Aug 2, 1991 · N9377T · Substantial damage > Too slow and nose high on approach. Added power abruptly,engine coughed,did not respond. Impacted on rear of floats - [Accident 19900930043539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900930043539A.md): Cessna 180C · Swift River, AK · Sep 30, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage > Failed to clear rising terrain after a water takeoff from a unnamed lake. - [Accident 19900912039039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900912039039A.md): Cessna 180C · Naknek, AK · Sep 12, 1990 · N180EP · Substantial damage > Ran out of fuel en route. Crash landed the floatplane on tundra. - [Accident 19900503013269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900503013269A.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · May 3, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage > Lost control and ground looped on landing. - [Accident 19900208001799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900208001799A.md): Cessna 180C · Haugan, MT · Feb 8, 1990 · N9342T · Substantial damage > Landed night before on highway due to snowstorm. Tried to depart partial plowed road and swerved into a snowbank. - [Incident 19880921058649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880921058649I.md): Cessna 180C · Bethel, AK · Sep 21, 1988 · N9253T · Minor damage > Aborted takeoff from lake but unable to stop before sliding onto tundra. Damaged floats and attachments. - [Accident 19850616025679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850616025679A.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Jun 16, 1985 · N9282T · Substantial damage > Aircraft ground looped after landing in gusty crosswind. Student carrying passenger. Exceeded crosswind component. - [Accident 19840616025129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840616025129A.md): Cessna 180C · Lustre, MT · Jun 16, 1984 · N9311T · Substantial damage > Collided with a chuck hole while landing in a farm field. - [Accident 19830424018749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830424018749A.md): Cessna 180C · Ft Smith, MT · Apr 24, 1983 · N9171T · Substantial damage > Engine quit the second time on same flight. Unlike first landing, nosed over. Ridges in rubber tanks a suspect. - [Accident 19820515019409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820515019409A.md): Cessna 180C · Latouche Island, AK · May 15, 1982 · N9366T · Substantial damage > Board flipped up by wheels damaged elavator on beach takeoff. Pilot lost control. Landed in surf, flipped over. - [Incident 19810321025549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810321025549I.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Mar 21, 1981 · N9366T · Minor damage > Aircraft was taxiing on skis and collided with parked aircraft. Rudder was inoperative due to cable malfunction. - [Incident 19800816067109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800816067109I.md): Cessna 180C · Silver Salmon C, AK · Aug 16, 1980 · N14438 · Minor damage > Pilot taking off from beach hit the waterline and nosed over. - [Incident 19800814086829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800814086829I.md): Cessna 180C · Sand Point, AK · Aug 14, 1980 · N9308T · Minor damage > Pilot took wrong turn into pass to avoid deteriorating weather, impacted terrain. - [Incident 19800510055109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800510055109I.md): Cessna 180C · Laconia, NH · May 10, 1980 · N9183T · Minor damage > Taildragger ground-looped during crosswind landings. - [Accident 19800304004289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800304004289A.md): Cessna 180C · Kenai, AK · Mar 4, 1980 · N9337T · Destroyed > Operated aircraft into area of snow & fog in a mountain pass. Experienced whiteout. Tried to turn back. Crashed. - [Incident 19780921019809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780921019809I.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Sep 21, 1978 · N757DJ · Minor damage > Hard landing resulted in failure of tubing support for nose wheel strut. - [Accident 19780807039609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780807039609A.md): Cessna 180E · Pt. Possession, AK · Aug 7, 1978 · N96019 · Substantial damage > Struck root of driftwood snag while landing on beach at high tide - [Accident 19780527027189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780527027189A.md): Cessna 180C · May 27, 1978 · N3833 · Destroyed · 1 fatal - [Accident 19771228040009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771228040009A.md): Cessna 180C · Berlin, NH · Dec 28, 1977 · N456LM · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Ice & snow not removed from acft. No seat for second pax. - [Accident 19770620015839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770620015839A.md): Cessna 180C · New Orleans, LA · Jun 20, 1977 · N9342T · Substantial damage > Float equipped. Wind gusting to 40 knots. - [Accident 19760605014399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760605014399A.md): Cessna 180C · Covington, TN · Jun 5, 1976 · N9377T · Substantial damage > Gusting to 15K. - [Accident 19760324006999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760324006999A.md): Cessna 180C · Port Alsworth, AK · Mar 24, 1976 · N9337T · Substantial damage > Tkof frm frozen swamp,hit bump & became airborne. Settled into hill. Stol kit,plt op as normal C-180 - [Accident 19760321005389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760321005389A.md): Cessna 180C · Graham, WA · Mar 21, 1976 · N9280T · Destroyed > Ripcord caught on door. Chute deployed arnd horiz stab,partial sep. All occupants bailed out ok. - [Accident 19760128008789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760128008789A.md): Cessna 180C · Intl Falls, MN · Jan 28, 1976 · N9171T · Substantial damage > Drg exam of wheel hub old and new cracks found. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180c/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072608') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180c/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.